BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 9.
The large seedling center being built in Azerbaijan’s Jabrayil is
scheduled to open soon, Turkish ambassador Birol Akgün said at the
3rd International Agro Business Forum, held in Baku on Friday,
Trend's
correspondent reports from the event.
The ambassador noted that significant joint investment projects
are being implemented between Azerbaijan and Türkiye in the
agricultural sector, including in Karabakh. According to him, the
center in Jabrayil, with its capabilities for seedling production,
technology, training, laboratory analysis, and storage, holds great
potential not only for the Caucasus but for all of Central
Asia.
"This center also holds great symbolic significance regarding
the restoration and reconstruction of Karabakh," Akgün
emphasized.
The diplomat pointed out that challenges related to climate
change, drought, and food supply necessitate the application of
modern technologies in the agricultural sector. He pointed out that
relying solely on traditional agricultural methods is insufficient
to ensure food security.
"It’s essential to have more professional and technology-driven
agricultural production, as well as effective product storage and
sustainable production practices. Safeguarding national food
security during challenging times depends on your cooperation and
your forward-looking plans and projects," the ambassador added.
Akgün stressed that diplomatic representatives of Türkiye and
Azerbaijan would continue to support business representatives.
Touching upon regional transport projects, the ambassador noted
that the Zangezur Corridor is part of the East-West routes.
According to him, the successful conclusion of normalization
processes and the establishment of lasting regional peace will
contribute to the region's economic development as well as the
strengthening of the Middle Corridor.
